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SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule

A Solicitation/Contract Form 1

B Bid Schedule 6

C Specifications/Drawings 7

D Packaging and Marking 21

E Inspection and Acceptance 21

F Deliveries or Performance 22

G Contract Administration Data 23

H Special Contract Requirements 28

PART II – Contract Clauses

I Contract Clauses 32

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

J List of Attachments 39

PART IV – Representations and Instructions

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 40

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 49

M Evaluation Factors for Award 64

SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE

See Attachment 1 – Bid Schedule

Note: Base Line Item is funded, the optional items are subject to the availability of funding.

FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects

The Government’s estimate is:

Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

C.0 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the

National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

The NPS - National Capital Area (NCA) supports natural wonders to man-made marvels in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The NCA parks include Antietam National Battlefield, Catoctin Mountain Park, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Harpers Ferry National

Historical Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, National Capital Parks - East, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, President’s Park, Prince William Forest

Park, Rock Creek Park, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

C.1 BACKGROUND

The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) was designed for recreational driving that runs along the Potomac

River through the two states of Virginia and Maryland, as well as the District of Columbia. The GWMP is dotted with memorials and places with nationally significant history, including The Alexandria Waterfront, Fort Hunt, Jones Point

Lighthouse, Memorial Bridge and Avenue and US Marine Corps War Memorial.

While the GWMP serves as link between sites that commemorate important episodes in American history, it also serves to preserve and protect the landscape and natural shoreline of the Potomac River while offering magnificent views of

Washington, D.C. and the Great Falls of the Potomac. The GWMP makes up approximately 4,580 acres of land that is home to at least 81 plants and animals that are considered rare, threatened or endangered in Virginia and Maryland. The site includes several miles of hiking trails, including the Mount Vernon Trail which is 18 mile multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island. For more information, please visit: George

Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

C.2 PURPOSE

The DOI – NPS - NCA – has a requirement for Turkey Run Loop Road and Parking Lots Pavement and Guardrail

Replacement.

C.3 SCOPE OF WORK – Updated Amendment 0004

The Contractor shall provide all material, labor, and equipment required to perform the work described herein according to the contract plans and specifications. The general scope of work includes: (1) Mill and resurface Turkey Run Road from Turkey Run Loop Road to Headquarters Parking Lot; (2) guardrails replacement along Turkey Run Road, (3) full-depth pavement repair and mill and resurface parking lot C-1; (4) full-depth pavement repair of parking lot D-2; (5) Crack seal and place thin asphalt overlay at parking lots C-2, B, and GWMP HQ; (6) Install concrete curb at C-1 Parking Lot;

(7) apply permanent pavement markings to all new paved areas; (8) temporary maintenance of traffic during construction;

(9) construction quality control testing; (10) other work as described in the contract documents. The project consists of one (1) base item and seven (7) optional items that are subject to the availability of funding.

The Contractor must be capable of, but not limited to the following:

• Milling and resurfacing.

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• Surface grading, placement of base course, and asphalt for roadways AND parking lots that comply with any

State Department of Transportation Road construction specifications.

• Installation of crash-worthy guardrail in accordance with any State Department of Transportation specifications

• Provide and perform construction maintenance of traffic with one-lane closure in accordance with MUTCD.

C.4 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All work shall perform in accordance with the special project specifications (Attachment 3) and the Plans (Attachment 2);

as well as conform to the specifications in the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal

Highway Projects, U.S. Customary Units” publication FP-14, 2014 Edition. This publication may be obtained from:

https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/

C.5 GENERAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

George Washington Memorial Parkway (Arlington and Fairfax Counties, Virginia and Washington D.C.)

Normal operational hours are approximately from 06:00 am to 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January

President’s Day – Third Monday in February

Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

Juneteenth – June 19th

Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day – December 25th

Note - if any of the holidays stated above fall on a Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the

Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the

Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI.

C.6 SITE MANAGEMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, and project site to be free of all construction debris, equipment, and materials daily. Always maintain site free of hazards. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis.

Maintain the level of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained (when applicable).

All safety equipment, safety fencing and barriers shall be installed per OSHA Regulations. Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in according with EPA standards as needed. All historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed and stated in the contract and its attachments.

C.7 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

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Except for materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the

Government; all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the contractor (excluding native vegetative and soil debris) and shall be recycled and/or disposed of. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

C.8 SAFETY

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry Regulations & Standards

29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards

US Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements” Manual No. 385-1-1 (free online -https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ )

National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference Manual 50B: NPS

Occupational Safety and Health Program

General Requirements:

• Work area shall always be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

• All personnel providing service on-site shall have pictured identification and uniform displaying the name of the company (if appliable).

• All on-site vehicles will also be marked with the company name (if applicable).

• Use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals is required, and the contractor must take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work, property, and safety of the public.

• Any accident or incident, regarding the work under this contract, shall be reported immediately, in writing, to the

Contracting Officer.

• Smoking of any kind will not be permitted on premises. The COR/POC may authorize the use of a designated smoking if requested.

Working in a Federal building or Federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/

C.9 FIRE CONTROL

Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The contractor, whether directed by the NPS, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of contractor operations. The contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(1) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(2) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material must be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saferfederalworkforce.gov%2Foverview%2F&data=05%7C01%7CCraig_Madison%40nps.gov%7C017321ae3ce54b2e4c0b08da482089d1%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637901601831734573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vS0Y1s9ZuYGaL%2BfGyy9vfOMdP5VDFAL1SffEADbd3qQ%3D&reserved=0 when all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the NPS when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(3) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

C.10 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

(a) STAGING AREA: The contractor shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials (i.e. storage) with

COR/POC, and contractor must be present when any materials are delivered to ensure proper placement in directed location. The Government shall provide adequate staging area as close to the construction site as practicable.

The Government shall NOT provide any secured storage/staging areas for the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The

Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities shall be provided by the Government.

(c) WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity shall not be available to the contractor. The contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

(d) TELEPHONE: The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government. Cell phone or wireless access may or may not be available at the construction site.

C.11 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

A. The contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or wastewater from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

C. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide effective erosion control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff at the earliest feasible stage of construction. Regularly inspect and maintain the measures in effective working order. Promptly stop work in area(s) of any ineffective erosion control measures.

D. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located outside the drip line of trees to protect from damage from construction operations. Protect the tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

E. Dust: Utilize effective means to prevent generation of wind-borne dust (typically watering or application of other approved dust control measures) and to prevent sediment from leaving the work site and/or entering storm sewers and water bodies. Method must be approved by the COR.

G. Damage: Protect adjacent vegetation, property, structures, and improvements from damage.

H. Hazardous Materials: Perform any hazardous materials work in strict accordance with governing hazardous materials regulations. Workers shall be knowledgeable and well trained in the handling of project-specific hazardous materials.

I. Spill Control: Provide effective spill containment measures at the earliest feasible stage of construction. Regularly inspect and maintain the measures in effective working order.

C.12 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL/ARCHEOLOGICAL/CULTURAL RESOURCES

A. Public Law 93-291, May 24, 1974, provides for the preservation of scientific, prehistorical, and archeological data

(including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of terrain because of any Federal construction project.

B. The Contractor agrees that should any contractor employee, in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistorical, historical, cultural, or archeological data the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location.

C. Immediately stop work if paleontological, archaeological, or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, until work is permitted to resume by written order from the CO. the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location. The CO and/or COR will notify the Regional Archaeologist, so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the CO.

D. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the CO may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract Clauses Section of this contract which are incorporated by reference at the Task Order Level.

E. The Contractor must insert this requirement in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

C.13 EXISTING UTILITIES

The contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

C.14 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the contract. All permit costs shall be incorporated into

Contractors’ proposal cost, which may or may not be a separately priced line item.

C.15 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by their subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to:

• Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards;

• Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ);

• Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

• Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531 ET SEQ);

• Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ);

• National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ);

• Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ);

• Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ).

Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

C.16 NOXIOUS WEED/SPECIES/PATHOGEN CONTROL

A. Wash any equipment (and transport trucks) at an approved site prior to entering the project area. This is particularly important when transporting material or equipment from relatively distant areas.

B. Ensure and submit documentation that any straw bales and seed mixes are certified “weed-free” and if feasible, are from the local area; submit documentation.

C. Any floating silt screens or similar construction aids shall be brand new (unused) or have been newly washed and disinfected; submit documentation.

D. Comply with any other specific protocol required by the station to minimize potential introduction of invasive species such as rodents or plants that could be transported by equipment, materials, personnel, or food products.

C.17 MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Contactor shall have a representative on site to receive material deliveries, and the contractor shall remain responsible for all material deliveries whether their representative is on site at the time of delivery or not.

B. Government-owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work, and Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools.

C. Transport, handle, and store materials and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a secure manner.

D. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Protect liquids from freezing.

E. Promptly remove from the project site any materials or equipment that are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.

F. Additional Permitting, fees, and coordination may be required working within the limits of Washington, DC.

Additional restrictions may be imposed due to unforeseen events or security threats in Washington, DC.

C.18 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE/VALUES

Within 7 calendar days of Contract award and/or other time as agreed to, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a

Construction Schedule of Values to the CO and/or COR. The Schedule of Values must reflect the actual physical phases of the work. Indirect costs such as General Conditions, insurance, mobilization, bonds, and taxes (if applicable) when not broken out by separate Line Item, must be distributed over the items of physical work to be performed. The total costs for the component parts should be equal to the proposed amount for each item.

The Schedule of Values must describe multiple activities being proposed from start to finish of the project and show construction work completion in %. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments, when authorized.

Payments will not be authorized until the Schedule of Values is approved by the CO and/or COR. The Schedule of Values included in Attachment 8 or equivalent may be used.

C.19 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall submit for approval an initial practicable graphic construction schedule in PDF format with 15 days of NTP at Task Order Level as described in FAR 52.236-5 – Schedules for Construction Contracts. The Construction

Schedule shall be in the form of a Progress Chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of the work schedule for completion by a given date. The Construction Schedule must at least:

• Show the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work.

• Show the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the project.

• Identify long lead items and Government furnished property (if applicable).

The Contractor must submit updated schedule at least bi-monthly to the COR depicting progress of the work completed to date. The Contractor must notify the COR/CO in writing whenever there are significant departures from the approved

Construction Schedule. Any requests to modify the Construction Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

C.20 SUBMITTALS

A. Definition: Submittals – are documents, samples, and other information that must be delivered to the CO and/or

COR on a project before work even starts on a project. The NPS further defines Submittals as:

1. Action Submittals – are those that typical require some kind of action before any can proceed (i.e. Product

Submittals, Safety Plan, Construction Schedules, Differing Site Conditions, etc.

2. Information Submittals - are those that typically require no action to proceed (i.e. Certificate of

Insurance, Performance and Payment Bonds, Informational RFI’s, etc.

B. Submittals may be in the form of digital documentation and/or actual physical samples as indicated.

C. All submittals must be submitted on the NPS - CM-16 form, and the CM-16 form must be filled out correctly with all the blocks completed as appropriate. If submittals are submitted without the CM-16 form, they will be rejected until submitted on correct form. This requirement for a CM-16 also applies if the Contractor provides submittals through ProCore or similar Project Management System, other than email.

D. Salient characteristics of the materials proposed for use shall be clearly identified in the submittal and must match the salient characteristics as stated in Scope of Work, Specifications, Drawings and/or other documentation. The

Project Manager must certify that he has reviewed the submittal and has determined that the submittal is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract. Any illegible, incomplete, or uncertified submittals will be rejected.

E. Submittals shall be approved by the CO and/or COR prior to any work being performed or materials being delivered to the job site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred and not subject to Government reimbursement on products/materials that were ordered or for any work that was performed if the submittals were rejected

F. The Contractor is responsible for timely submission of all submittals, which typically begins with in ten calendar days after award. The Government may not provide for contract period of performance extension requests if they are contractor delays in starting and continuing with the submittal process and it pushes the schedule and/or delivery dates out.

G. Once the submittals have been received, allow no more than 14 calendar days for the Government to review submittals, unless otherwise indicated elsewhere. The submittals may be marked on the CM-16 as “Approved”, “Approved with Notations”, or “Disapproved – Resubmit” for Action Submittals. Informational Submittals will be marked on the CM-16 as either “Accept” or “Reject”. A copy of the submittal will be provided through the same medium in which it was received from the CO and/or COR.

H. Contractor must provide correct submittals on their first attempt. If Submittals are marked “Disapproved-

Resubmit” or “Reject” the Contractor has 3 business days to resubmit corrected submittals, unless another time frame is agreed to in writing.

1. The Government will then have an additional 14 calendar days to review corrected submittals, each time they require correction and resubmission.

2. Submittals that are marked “Disapproved-Resubmit” or “Reject” more than once shall not be grounds for the contractor to request a contract time extension.

I. If the Contractor repeatedly provides submittals that are either marked “Disapproved-Resubmit” or “Reject” on, or repeatedly does not correct or address ALL of the noted corrections, errors, etc. on “Disapproved-Resubmit” or

“Reject” submittals will result in the contractor being marked with a lower Past Performance Rating in CPARS.

The Contractor must ensure that the submittals are correct on the first attempt as best as possible.

J. Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

C.21 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Designate in writing a single person to oversee and manage on-site quality control activities.

B. The Contractor is responsible for quality control of all project work including any sub-contracted work, and to submit thorough documentation that work fully complies with the construction documents and project permits.

C. Quality control processes include but are not limited to proactively:

1. Ensuring compliance with the construction documents and project permits.

2. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

3. Managing specialty subcontractors.

4. Reviewing and processing samples, mock-ups, shop drawings and other construction submittals.

5. Ensuring that the workers have the appropriate expertise and proper equipment to perform the work.

6. Effectively utilizing third-party sampling & testing services (typically for earthwork gradation, compaction, concrete & asphalt testing, welding, pile driving and other specialty inspections).

7. Initialing timely reviews and corrective actions to substrates prior to proceeding with subsequent work.

8. Timely involvement of industry specialists such as manufacturer representatives.

9. Managing system commissioning.

10. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated, and maintain headroom clearance of 96” in occupied spaces and 90” in unoccupied spaces.

11. Training NPS personnel in system operation & maintenance.

12. Timely involvement of local authorities having jurisdiction.

13. Load-Limits: Heavy equipment operated on NPS roads and parking areas shall comply with highway-legal load limits unless explicitly approved otherwise.

D. Field-verify all dimensions and conditions prior to performing the work. Notify the COR of any conflicts.

E. Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the product manufacturer’s written instructions and standards.

F. Welding shall be performed by licensed welders and in compliance with American Welding Society recommended practices, structurally sound, and shall be neat in appearance.

G. Any work that must be performed by a licensed/certified technician (i.e. Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC

Technicians, etc.) shall be performed by state-licensed/certified technicians. The applicable state-license/certification must be from the State where the work is performed, not exceptions.

H. All, telecommunication (included telephone, data, radio, TV, similar) systems shall be installed and comply with current NPS Policy as determined at the Task Order Level.

C.22 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal

Standard 313. One electronic copy of each SDS shall be submitted to the COR/POC no later than the delivery date of the product.

C.23 PROJECT MANAGER

The contractor shall provide a responsible project manager to represent the contractor in all matters pertaining to work under this contract. The project manager shall have the responsibility of overall supervision, quality control, cost estimating and be responsible for the management of all ongoing work. The Project Manager must be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The response from the Project

Manager must be within 1 hours after receiving the notification and should be in the same means as the request. Written follow up notification (via email is acceptable) must be provided to COR/POC within 24 hours, which confirms response.

The proposed Project Manager must be included in response to the solicitation and must be the Project Manager responsible for the awarded contract throughout performance. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the Project Manager, the contractor must notify the COR and CO in writing within 3 business days of the proposed change, or as soon as possible if the departure was unplanned or unexpected.

C.24 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the contractor in the field The Contractor shall provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the contractor in the field in all matters pertaining under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent may also be designated the project manager.

The site superintendent must be onsite for at least three (3) hours per workday. When they are not on site, they must be available by telephone, radio or other means of communication in order to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The response from the Site Superintendent must be within 1 hour after receiving the notification and should be in the same means as the request.

The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control and shall sign all contract submittal transmittal sheets. Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents when applicable.

Executed Contract

Contract Drawings

Contract Specifications

Quality Control Plan – (up to date)

As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required

Modifications

This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

The proposed site superintendent must be included in response to the solicitation and must be the site superintendent responsible for the awarded contract throughout performance. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the site superintendent, the contractor must notify the COR and CO in writing within 3 business days of the proposed change, or as soon as possible if the departure was unplanned or unexpected.

C.25 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR AND PRODUCT INSTALLATION

The contractor is required to:

• Comply with the most current federal and national codes (including amendments, changes, and updates), which include but are not limited to (when applicable):

o 2021 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Code

▪ 2022 NFPA 12 – Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

▪ 2022 NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

▪ 2022 NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

▪ 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) o Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) o 2021 International Building Code o 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) o 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) o 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) o 2021 International Code Council (ICC) Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC) o 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) o 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

• All local and state requirements, which may include inspections and licensing requirements for specific trades.

• Adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 -

General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 – Construction and applicable State Regulations.

• Adhere to specific NPS site/location requirements that are operate under additional guidance and regulations specific to a NPS Location in addition to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and other Federal Regulations that may be stated and included at the Task Order Level. These include but are not limited to:

o Superintendent’s Compendium’s - which supplement Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations and other US Code and CFR Titles that apply to areas managed by the National Park Service with park-specific regulations related to park management. Check each Park Service Website and indicated above in Section C.7 to locate Superintendent’s Compendium if not stated at Task Order Level.

o Directors Orders - Director's Orders and Related Documents/NPS Office of Policy – which can have an impact on work performed.

• Provide and install equipment, systems, etc. per manufacturer’s installation guidance.

C.26 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition

Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that may be required in performance of this construction contract:

• 2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum BioBased Content

• Asphalt Restorers – 68% Minimum BioBased Content

• Asphalt and Tar Removers – 80% Minimum BioBased Content

• Cleaning Tools – 22% Minimum BioBased Content

• Concrete Curing Agents – 59% Minimum BioBased Content

• Concrete Repair Materials – 23% Minimum BioBased Content https://npspolicy.nps.gov/DOrders.cfm

• Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70% Minimum BioBased Content

• Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids – 87% Minimum BioBased Content

• Corrosion Preventatives – 53% Minimum BioBased Content

• Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum BioBased Content

• Erosion Control Materials – 77% Minimum BioBased Content

• Exterior Paints and Coating – 83% Minimum BioBased Content

• Fuel Conditioners – 64% Minimum BioBased Content

• Greases – Truck – 71% Minimum BioBased Content

• Hand Cleaners and Sanitizers - Hand Sanitizers – 73% Minimum BioBased Content

• Inks – Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 20% Minimum BioBased Content

• Inks – Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 34% Minimum BioBased Content

• Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components – 22% Minimum BioBased Content

• Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum BioBased Content

• Mulch and Compost Materials – 95% Minimum BioBased Content

• Multipurpose Cleaners – 56% Minimum BioBased Content

• Multipurpose Lubricants – 88% Minimum BioBased Content

• Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

• Safety Equipment – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers – 11% Minimum Biobased Content

• Wood and Concrete Sealers – Penetrating Liquids – 79% Minimum Biobased Content

• Wood and Concrete Stains – 39% Minimum BioBased Content

C.27 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

2-Cycle Engine Oils - Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.

Asphalt Restorers - Products designed to seal, protect, or restore poured asphalt and concrete surfaces.

Asphalt and Tar Removers - Cleaning agents designed to remove asphalt or tar from equipment, roads, or other surfaces.

Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in

Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

Cleaning Tools - Objects that are used to clean a variety of surfaces or items and can be used multiple times. This category includes tools such as brushes, scrapers, abrasive pads, and gloves that are used for cleaning. The expendable materials used in cleaning, such as glass cleaners, single use wipes, and all-purpose cleaners, are excluded from this category as these materials better fit in other categories.

Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special

Project Specifications.

Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

Concrete Curing Agents – Products that are designed to enhance and control the curing process of concrete.

Concrete Repair Materials – Products designed to repair cracks and other damage to concrete.

Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners - Chemicals used in concrete etching as well as to remove petroleum-based soils, lubricants, paints, mastics, organic soils, rust, and dirt from concrete, asphalt, stone and other hard porous surfaces.

Products within this item include only those marketed for use in commercial or residential construction or industrial applications

Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids - Products that are designed to provide a lubricating barrier between the composite surface materials (e.g., concrete or asphalt) and the container (e.g., wood or metal forms, truck beds, roller surfaces).

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Corrosion Preventatives - Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.

Diesel Fuel Additives - (1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use. (2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20).

Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

Erosion Control Materials - Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth.

Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Exterior Paints and Coatings – Liquid products that typically contain pigments to add color and are formulated for use on outdoor surfaces. When these products dry, they typically form a protective layer and provide a coat of color to the applied surface. This category includes paint and primers but excludes wood and concrete sealers and stains and specialty coatings such as roof coating, wastewater system coatings, and water tank coatings.

Fuel Conditioners - Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system.

Greases – Truck - Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots.

Hand Cleaners and Sanitizers - Hand Sanitizers - Products formulated for personal care use in removing bacteria from human hands with or without the use of water. Personal care products that are formulated for use in removing a variety of different soils, greases and similar substances and bacteria from human hands with or without the use of water are classified as hand sanitizers for the purposes of this rule.

Inks - Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered chemical, used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image. These inks are formulated to be used in printers with advanced fusing mechanisms and print speeds of 25 ppm or greater.

Inks - Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered chemical, used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image. These inks are formulated to be used in printers with standard fusing mechanisms and print speeds of less than 25 ppm.

Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components - Ingredients used to formulate finished waterborne or solvent borne paint and coating products. Examples of Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components include binders, pigments, thickeners, curing agents, modifiers, humectants, open time additives, alkyd latex resins, polymers, polyols, reactive oligomers, or reactive diluents.

Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids - Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.

Multipurpose Cleaners - Products used to clean dirt, grease, and grime from a variety of items in both industrial and domestic settings. This designated item does not include products that are formulated for use as disinfectants.

Multipurpose Lubricants - Products designed to provide lubrication under a variety of conditions and in a variety of industrial settings to prevent friction or rust. Greases, which are lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners, are not included in this item. In addition, task-specific lubricants, such as chain and cable lubricants and gear lubricants, are not included in this item.

Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.

Safety Equipment – Equipment used by workers that protects against worksite accidents, such as goggles, ear plugs, face shields and gloves.

Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers - Products that are penetrating liquids formulated to protect wood and/or concrete, including masonry and fiber cement siding, from damage caused by insects, moisture, and decaying fungi and to make surfaces water resistant. Concrete sealers that are formulated to form a protective layer on the surface of the substrate.

Wood and Concrete Sealers – Penetrating Liquids - Products that are penetrating liquids formulated to protect wood and/or concrete, including masonry and fiber cement siding, from damage caused by insects, moisture, and decaying fungi and to make surfaces water resistant. Wood and concrete sealers that are formulated to penetrate the outer surface of the substrate.

Wood and Concrete Stains - Products that are designed to be applied as a finish for concrete and wood surfaces and that contain dyes or pigments to change the color without concealing the grain pattern or surface texture.

Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the

Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

C.28 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

A. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR shall be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the

COR include, but are not limited to;

(1) Determining the compliance and adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(2) Requesting removal of unsuitable contractor employees;

(3) Ensuring adequacy of schedule and Quality Control Plan, including changes;

(4) Ordering re-performance of unacceptable work or performance by other mean, etc.

C. Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC shall be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the…